Canyonlands-the Needles Weather Records (USC00421168)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Canyonlands-the Needles (USC00421168), Utah, United States, with 62 years of record.
Key Facts for Canyonlands-the Needles
- Canyonlands-the Needles (USC00421168) is a weather station in Utah, United States at 38.17 latitude and -109.76 longitude, 1,495 m (4,906 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1965 to 2026, 62 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Canyonlands-the Needles still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Canyonlands-the Needles set a daily record high minimum temperature of 17.8 C (64.0 F) on 28 September 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Utah, United States, 38.17 latitude, -109.76 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,495 m (4,906 ft).
- Period of record: 1965 to 2026, 62 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
21 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17.2 C (63.0 F) | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) | 12.2 C (54.0 F) | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| Feb | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| Mar | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -13.9 C (7.0 F) | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| Apr | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | -11.7 C (10.9 F) | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| May | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | -5.6 C (21.9 F) | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| Jun | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | -1.7 C (28.9 F) | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) |
| Jul | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 5.0 C (41.0 F) | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 11.1 C (52.0 F) |
| Aug | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 3.3 C (37.9 F) | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 13.9 C (57.0 F) |
| Sep | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 8.9 C (48.0 F) |
| Oct | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | -15.0 C (5.0 F) | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | 7.8 C (46.0 F) |
| Nov | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 17 |
| 1966 | 35 |
| 1967 | 27 |
| 1968 | 19 |
| 1969 | 27 |
| 1970 | 23 |
| 1971 | 43 |
| 1972 | 26 |
| 1973 | 40 |
| 1974 | 21 |
| 1975 | 32 |
| 1976 | 24 |
| 1977 | 27 |
| 1978 | 29 |
| 1979 | 37 |
| 1980 | 33 |
| 1981 | 26 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 36 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1986 | 25 |
| 1987 | 31 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 42 |
| 1990 | 31 |
| 1991 | 27 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 32 |
| 1996 | 34 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 30 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 28 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 16 |
All-Time Record Progression
3 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-05-28 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1999-09-17 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2007-02-28 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Feb: 50.8 mm (2.0 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 7 January 2008 |
| Feb | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 28 February 2007 |
| Mar | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 29 March 1985 |
| Apr | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) | 24 April 1988 |
| May | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 28 May 1996 |
| Jun | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 12 June 2015 |
| Jul | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) | 15 July 2018 |
| Aug | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 8 August 1968 |
| Sep | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) | 17 September 1999 |
| Oct | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) | 11 October 1986 |
| Nov | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) | 23 November 2013 |
| Dec | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) | 27 December 1966 |
Period of Record Coverage
1965 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 193 | 53% | No |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1970 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1971 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 1972 | 333 | 91% | Yes |
| 1973 | 315 | 86% | No |
| 1974 | 310 | 85% | No |
| 1975 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 1976 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1977 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1978 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1979 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 1980 | 353 | 96% | Yes |
| 1981 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 345 | 95% | Yes |
| 1983 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 1984 | 356 | 97% | Yes |
| 1985 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1986 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1987 | 332 | 91% | Yes |
| 1988 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1990 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1991 | 332 | 91% | Yes |
| 1992 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1993 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1994 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1995 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1996 | 356 | 97% | Yes |
| 1997 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1998 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1999 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2000 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2002 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2003 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 2004 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2005 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2006 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2007 | 323 | 88% | No |
| 2008 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2009 | 318 | 87% | No |
| 2010 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2011 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2012 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 2013 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2014 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2015 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 2017 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 2018 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 2019 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 2020 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 2021 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 2022 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2023 | 337 | 92% | Yes |
| 2024 | 273 | 75% | No |
| 2025 | 317 | 87% | No |
| 2026 | 259 | 71% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 September 2026 | Canyonlands-the Needles, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 60 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 September 2026 | Canyonlands-the Needles, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 36 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 September 2026 | Canyonlands-the Needles, US | monthly high min (Tie, Provisional) | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | tie | 49 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 August 2026 | Canyonlands-the Needles, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | tie | 40 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 August 2026 | Canyonlands-the Needles, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | tie | 24 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 August 2026 | Canyonlands-the Needles, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | tie | 59 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 August 2026 | Canyonlands-the Needles, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 44 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 August 2026 | Canyonlands-the Needles, US | daily rain | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 8 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 August 2026 | Canyonlands-the Needles, US | daily high max | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 56 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 August 2026 | Canyonlands-the Needles, US | daily high max (Tie) | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | tie | 32 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 August 2026 | Canyonlands-the Needles, US | daily high max | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 47 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 August 2026 | Canyonlands-the Needles, US | daily high max (Tie) | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | tie | 25 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 August 2026 | Canyonlands-the Needles, US | monthly high max | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 45 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 July 2026 | Canyonlands-the Needles, US | daily high min (Tie) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | tie | 13 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 June 2026 | Canyonlands-the Needles, US | daily high min | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 29 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 May 2026 | Canyonlands-the Needles, US | daily rain | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 3.6 mm (0.14 in) | 7 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 May 2026 | Canyonlands-the Needles, US | daily high max (Tie) | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | tie | 29 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 April 2026 | Canyonlands-the Needles, US | daily low min | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 48 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 April 2026 | Canyonlands-the Needles, US | daily snowfall | 3.8 cm (1.5 in) | 2.3 cm (0.9 in) | 12 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 April 2026 | Canyonlands-the Needles, US | daily snow depth (Tie) | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | tie | 12 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
51 complete years, 1966 to 2023| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 11.9 C | -0.26 C |
| 1967 | 11.7 C | -0.47 C |
| 1968 | 11.0 C | -1.11 C |
| 1969 | 12.0 C | -0.14 C |
| 1970 | 11.8 C | -0.38 C |
| 1971 | 11.4 C | -0.77 C |
| 1975 | 10.5 C | -1.66 C |
| 1976 | 11.0 C | -1.16 C |
| 1977 | 12.4 C | +0.29 C |
| 1978 | 12.2 C | +0.08 C |
| 1979 | 10.6 C | -1.52 C |
| 1980 | 12.3 C | +0.15 C |
| 1981 | 12.4 C | +0.30 C |
| 1982 | 11.3 C | -0.87 C |
| 1983 | 11.9 C | -0.29 C |
| 1984 | 11.0 C | -1.14 C |
| 1985 | 11.7 C | -0.44 C |
| 1986 | 12.3 C | +0.20 C |
| 1988 | 11.2 C | -0.90 C |
| 1989 | 11.3 C | -0.85 C |
| 1990 | 11.6 C | -0.53 C |
| 1992 | 13.4 C | +1.23 C |
| 1993 | 11.8 C | -0.36 C |
| 1994 | 12.2 C | +0.02 C |
| 1995 | 12.7 C | +0.55 C |
| 1996 | 13.9 C | +1.73 C |
| 1997 | 12.8 C | +0.61 C |
| 1998 | 12.6 C | +0.44 C |
| 1999 | 12.3 C | +0.14 C |
| 2000 | 13.3 C | +1.11 C |
| 2001 | 13.0 C | +0.88 C |
| 2002 | 12.4 C | +0.23 C |
| 2003 | 13.1 C | +0.99 C |
| 2004 | 12.6 C | +0.47 C |
| 2005 | 12.9 C | +0.75 C |
| 2006 | 12.3 C | +0.11 C |
| 2008 | 12.2 C | +0.02 C |
| 2010 | 12.2 C | +0.07 C |
| 2011 | 11.5 C | -0.69 C |
| 2012 | 13.2 C | +1.02 C |
| 2013 | 11.3 C | -0.89 C |
| 2014 | 12.6 C | +0.47 C |
| 2015 | 12.7 C | +0.53 C |
| 2016 | 12.4 C | +0.24 C |
| 2017 | 13.2 C | +1.10 C |
| 2018 | 12.8 C | +0.69 C |
| 2019 | 11.7 C | -0.40 C |
| 2020 | 12.3 C | +0.20 C |
| 2021 | 12.8 C | +0.70 C |
| 2022 | 12.0 C | -0.13 C |
| 2023 | 11.7 C | -0.42 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade over 1966 to 2023. In Fahrenheit: 0.4 F (0.1 to 0.6) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 51 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.1 to 0.6) per decade | 1966 to 2023 | 51 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.11 C (-0.01 to 0.22) per decade | 0.19 F (-0.01 to 0.39) per decade | 1966 to 2023 | 51 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.3 C (0.1 to 0.4) per decade | 0.5 F (0.2 to 0.8) per decade | 1966 to 2023 | 51 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1965 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 1971 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 62 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) | 1971 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) | 62 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 2007 | 23.0 mm (0.9 in) | 62 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 65.2 mm (2.6 in) | 2006 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) | 62 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 102 days | 1972 | 44 days | 62 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1966 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1967 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1968 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1969 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1970 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1971 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1972 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1973 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1974 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1975 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1976 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1977 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1978 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1979 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1980 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1981 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1982 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1983 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1984 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1985 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1986 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1987 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1988 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1989 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1990 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1991 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1992 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1993 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1994 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1995 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1996 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1997 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1998 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1999 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2000 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2001 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2002 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2003 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2004 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2005 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2006 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2007 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2008 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2009 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2010 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2011 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2012 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2013 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2014 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2015 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2016 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2017 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2018 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2019 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2020 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2021 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2022 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2023 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2024 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2025 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2026 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1965 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1966 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1967 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1968 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1969 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1970 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1971 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1972 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1973 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1974 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1975 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1976 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1977 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1978 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1979 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1980 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1981 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1982 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1983 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1984 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1985 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1986 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1987 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1988 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1989 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1990 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1991 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1992 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1993 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1994 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1995 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1996 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1997 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1998 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1999 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 2000 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 2001 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 2002 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 2003 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 2004 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 2005 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 2006 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 2007 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 2008 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 2009 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 2010 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 2011 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 2012 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 2013 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 2014 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 2015 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 2016 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 2017 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 2018 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 2019 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 2020 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 2021 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 2022 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 2023 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2024 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 2025 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 2026 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1966 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1967 | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1968 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1969 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1970 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1971 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1972 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1973 | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1974 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1975 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1976 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1977 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1978 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1979 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1980 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1981 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1982 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1983 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1984 | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1985 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1986 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1987 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1988 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1989 | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1990 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1991 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1992 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1993 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1994 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1995 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1996 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1997 | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1998 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1999 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2000 | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2001 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2002 | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2003 | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2004 | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2005 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2006 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2007 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2008 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2009 | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2010 | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2011 | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2012 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2013 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2014 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2015 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2016 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2017 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2018 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2019 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2020 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2021 | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2022 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2023 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2024 | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2025 | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2026 | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 32.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1966 | 51.4 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1967 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1968 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1969 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1970 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1971 | 37.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1972 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1973 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1974 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1975 | 25.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1976 | 20.9 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1977 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1978 | 33.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1979 | 38.7 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1980 | 44.3 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1981 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1982 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1983 | 39.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1984 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1985 | 54.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1986 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1987 | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1988 | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1989 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1990 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1991 | 27.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1992 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1993 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1994 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1995 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1996 | 58.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1997 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1998 | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1999 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2000 | 27.3 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2001 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2002 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2003 | 22.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2004 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2005 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2006 | 65.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2007 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2008 | 44.1 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2009 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2010 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2011 | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2012 | 26.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2013 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2014 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2015 | 46.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2016 | 33.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2017 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2018 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2019 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2020 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2021 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2022 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2023 | 33.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2024 | 17.6 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2025 | 36.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2026 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 36 days |
| 1966 | 59 days |
| 1967 | 73 days |
| 1968 | 40 days |
| 1969 | 34 days |
| 1970 | 38 days |
| 1971 | 60 days |
| 1972 | 102 days |
| 1973 | 41 days |
| 1974 | 85 days |
| 1975 | 39 days |
| 1976 | 89 days |
| 1977 | 65 days |
| 1978 | 72 days |
| 1979 | 63 days |
| 1980 | 68 days |
| 1981 | 25 days |
| 1982 | 36 days |
| 1983 | 45 days |
| 1984 | 35 days |
| 1985 | 35 days |
| 1986 | 31 days |
| 1987 | 29 days |
| 1988 | 59 days |
| 1989 | 76 days |
| 1990 | 37 days |
| 1991 | 58 days |
| 1992 | 41 days |
| 1993 | 44 days |
| 1994 | 30 days |
| 1995 | 57 days |
| 1996 | 39 days |
| 1997 | 53 days |
| 1998 | 40 days |
| 1999 | 62 days |
| 2000 | 34 days |
| 2001 | 24 days |
| 2002 | 26 days |
| 2003 | 33 days |
| 2004 | 33 days |
| 2005 | 41 days |
| 2006 | 63 days |
| 2007 | 61 days |
| 2008 | 56 days |
| 2009 | 32 days |
| 2010 | 36 days |
| 2011 | 50 days |
| 2012 | 37 days |
| 2013 | 43 days |
| 2014 | 44 days |
| 2015 | 41 days |
| 2016 | 44 days |
| 2017 | 39 days |
| 2018 | 58 days |
| 2019 | 90 days |
| 2020 | 46 days |
| 2021 | 51 days |
| 2022 | 36 days |
| 2023 | 44 days |
| 2024 | 54 days |
| 2025 | 23 days |
| 2026 | 51 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
51 years with a frostAcross 51 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Canyonlands-the Needles falls on 2 May and the median first autumn frost on 13 October, which leaves a median of 163 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +5.0 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1992 to 2023) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 2 May | n/a | 24 April | n/a | -3.0 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 13 October | n/a | 15 October | n/a | +2.0 days per decade |
| Growing days | 163 days | n/a | 172 days | n/a | +5.0 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
52 years, 1966 to 2023A day with at least 22.8 mm (0.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 47.3 mm (1.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 22.8 mm (0.9 in) | |
| 5 years | 29.9 mm (1.2 in) | |
| 10 years | 34.4 mm (1.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 39.8 mm (1.6 in) | |
| 50 years | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) | |
| 100 years | 47.3 mm (1.9 in) | Longer than the 52 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 52 years of values from 1966 to 2023.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 50.8 mm (2.0 in) in 2007; 47.5 mm (1.9 in) in 2018; 39.6 mm (1.6 in) in 1999.
Station Changes
1 suspectedOne change was suspected in the annual mean temperature of Canyonlands-the Needles, at 1986. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1986 ran 0.4 C (0.7 F) lower than in the years before (possible change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | -0.4 | -0.7 | possible | 5 |
Possible change at the station (a move, a new instrument or a new site); the record is kept as measured. A "likely" change has a larger test statistic than a "possible" one. Neither says why the station differs from its neighbours. How changes are found, and the largest ones.
Climate Twins
2008 to 2023 against 1961 to 1990Over 2008 to 2023, Canyonlands-the Needles had a mean temperature of 12.3 C (54.2 F) and 202.9 mm (8.0 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Capitol Reef Np (United States, 132 km away), La Junta Muni AP (United States, 547 km away) and Palisade (United States, 161 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Reef Np | United States | 132 km (82 mi) | 12.2 C (53.9 F) | 189.1 mm (7.4 in) | 0.65 |
| La Junta Muni AP | United States | 547 km (340 mi) | 12.2 C (54.0 F) | 278.9 mm (11.0 in) | 0.66 |
| Palisade | United States | 161 km (100 mi) | 12.4 C (54.4 F) | 265.6 mm (10.5 in) | 0.67 |
Twins are stations, not cities. A twin is one of the three stations at least 100 km away whose earlier climate is closest to this station's recent one, so a close match does not mean the two places look alike in other ways. A station move or a gap in a record can change that station's averages. The list describes past climate; it is not a forecast and does not say what caused any change. How twins are found, and a search for any station.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-12 (12 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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